Trail Santa at QWR with 2014 Trail Workshop Kawasaki Teryx
As 2013 comes to a close, I want to just express my
heartfelt thanks to my colleagues in the OHV community. Those extended family members include OHV clubs,
land management agencies, user groups, industry, dealers, media, aftermarket, legislators,
and conservation organizations.
This year certainly has had its challenges, but for
today, I want to highlight some of our collective (team effort) positive accomplishments
in 2013.
Old trails that have been overgrown and unused are being
reopened for OHV use in some areas using modern trail reconstruction techniques
to address soil erosion and protect water quality.
New Companion Trail at BLM's Chappie-Shasta OHV Area
Some units are securing OHV corridors for more looped
opportunities. These efforts are
important for both casual use and permitted events.
New Bypass for OHV Corridor on Mendocino NF
Land agency line-officers are taking time to come out in
the field to better understand their managed OHV recreation programs. This is a good trend and QWR hopes to help facilitate
more field-oriented trail workshops and outreach programs with our county, state,
and federal partners in 2014.
Regional Forester Inspects Trail Armor Project
OHMVRD Dep. Director, Chris Conlin, Takes Dirt Bike School Class
at 2013 Trail Workshop (Chris is on Blue Yamaha TTR230)
QWR is also thankful for agency efforts to continue
motorized access to some of our beaches on the North Coast of California. Those wave-slope opportunities are a highly
valued treasure to local recreationists and tourists who want a coastal beach
experience.
OHV Access to South Jetty at Humboldt Bay
Volunteer projects are an important part of OHV
management and those partnerships between user groups and agency staff create
value to the resource and instill a sense of pride and ownership for the
participants.
Post Mill Fire Trail Rehab
As many of you prepare to enjoy some time with family and
friends, QWR wants to once again say thank you to all members of the OHV
community that we have had the pleasure to work with and serve in 2013.
